Media Statements

Queensland’s nation-leading jobs recovery grows stronger
Thu 15 Apr 21 at 03:33 PM

Queensland’s nation-leading jobs recovery grows stronger

After being the first state to recover all its jobs lost during the COVID pandemic, Queensland continues to see strong employment growth according to the latest ABS Labour Force data.
Music Festival blazes regional music trails across Queensland
Thu 15 Apr 21 at 11:30 AM

Music Festival blazes regional music trails across Queensland

Truckloads of musical talent will be hitting Queensland, thanks to $250,000 funding from the Palaszczuk Government for QMF.
Brisbane streets to come alive as Street Serenades return
Thu 15 Apr 21 at 10:35 AM

Brisbane streets to come alive as Street Serenades return

Live music performances, dance groups and arts workshops will be lighting-up Brisbane streets again this year through the highly-anticipated Street Serenades program as part of Brisbane Festival.
Government pumps millions into Southern Downs water security
Thu 15 Apr 21 at 10:21 AM

Government pumps millions into Southern Downs water security

The Palaszczuk Government is investing millions to keep taps flowing in the Southern Downs with the Premier today announcing a $20 million drought resilience package for the region.
Nominations open for Multicultural Queensland Awards
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 05:00 PM

Nominations open for Multicultural Queensland Awards

Nominations are now open for this year’s Multicultural Queensland Awards.
Kickstart funding for sport and recreation clubs
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 02:58 PM

Kickstart funding for sport and recreation clubs

The Palaszczuk Government is helping Queensland sport and recreation clubs to boost their game with $2,000 grants from the COVID-SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart Program.
The great outdoors beckon as Queensland relaxes restrictions
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 02:47 PM

The great outdoors beckon as Queensland relaxes restrictions

Queenslanders will be able to hold unlimited private gatherings outdoors as authorities ease a raft of restrictions tomorrow.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Member for Mount Ommaney Jess Pugh, Member for Oxley Milton Dick and Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey with Gladys Waters and family at the naming of the Len Waters Overpass at the Sumners Road Interchange
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 11:18 AM

New Sumners Road Interchange busting congestion six months early

The Palaszczuk Government has completed its $80 million overhaul of one of Brisbane’s busiest interchanges six months ahead of schedule, tackling congestion and supporting jobs through COVID-19.
Queensland’s silica sand meeting world-wide demand
Tue 13 Apr 21 at 03:27 PM

Queensland’s silica sand meeting world-wide demand

A Far North silica sand mine at Cape Flattery is leading the way when it comes to indigenous employment.
World’s biggest macadamia processor cracks on with Queensland expansion
Tue 13 Apr 21 at 09:30 AM

World’s biggest macadamia processor cracks on with Queensland expansion

With people around the globe going nuts for Australian macadamias, the world’s largest macadamia processor will expand its Bundaberg facility and create 40 new jobs, backed by the Palaszczuk Government.
Qld company’s 15-min rapid Covid-19 test takes fight to Europe
Mon 12 Apr 21 at 04:30 PM

Qld company’s 15-min rapid Covid-19 test takes fight to Europe

Queensland company AnteoTech has won a vital European accreditation for its 15-minute COVID-19 rapid test.
 Women leading the charge at TAFE
Sat 10 Apr 21 at 01:16 PM

Women leading the charge at TAFE

TAFE Queensland is helping more women across the state unlock new careers.